JP3004800U - Piggy bank - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a savings box that allows users to enjoy the aftertaste of coin insertion and is less tired. [Structure] In a savings box having a coin slot and a coin storage section located lower than the coin slot,
The coin slot and the coin storage section are laterally separated from each other, and a plurality of coin transfer members that can be visually recognized from the outside are arranged from below the coin slot to the vicinity of the coin storage section. It is characterized in that it is configured so that coins inserted from the coin insertion slot are transferred to the coin storage unit while being transferred between the coin transfer members.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a piggy bank, and more particularly to a piggy bank in which a coin is delivered and the operation can be seen from the outside.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 As a conventional piggy bank, it is known that a case such as a daruma, an animal or a post box is formed, or a can with a predetermined pattern on its outer periphery is provided with a coin slot for inserting a coin. . In addition, the weight of the coins inserted causes the operating part provided in the case or the can to operate for a moment, and the weight of the coins inserted turns on the power switch for a moment. It is also known that the piggy bank is designed to emit the sound of.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, although the outer shape and design of the piggy bank are important factors for the motivation for purchasing the piggy bank, the one that simply inserts coins like the former piggy bank is easy to get tired, and in the end, a figurine on a desk, etc. There was a problem that became.

Further, in the latter savings box that operates the operation unit only for a moment or emits a predetermined voice for a moment, the action and the utterance end in an instant, so that you can enjoy the afterglow of coin insertion. Didn't arrive.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a savings box in which a user can enjoy the aftertaste of coin insertion and is less tired.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The savings box according to claim 1, wherein the savings box has a coin slot and a coin storage section located lower than the coin slot, wherein the coin slot and the coin storage section are laterally separated from each other. A plurality of coin transfer members that are visible from the outside are provided from below the coin insertion slot to the vicinity of the coin storage section. The coin transfer section is configured to be transferred to the coin storage section while being transferred between the materials.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a savings box according to the first aspect, wherein at least every other coin delivery member is configured to be operable, and the swingable coin delivery member is a front stage. It is configured to receive coins from the coin insertion slot or the coin delivery member located at, and to deliver the coins to the next-stage coin delivery member or the coin storage unit. .

A savings box according to a third aspect is the savings box according to the second aspect, in which an operator, a power source activated by an operation of the operator, and a power source from the power source are operable. And a drive mechanism for operating the coin transfer member by transmitting the coin transfer member to the coin transfer member.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a savings box according to the third aspect, wherein the drive mechanism is a gear mechanism.

[0010]

[Action]

 According to the above means, the coins inserted from the coin slot are held by the first coin delivery member, and the coins are delivered to the adjacent coin delivery members one after another. Then, it is sent to the coin storing section via the last coin transfer member. In this case, the delivery of coins can be seen from the outside, so you can enjoy watching the delivery.

[0011]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, a savings box according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a piggy bank of the embodiment. The savings box 1 has a flat plate-shaped case 2, and a coin insertion slot 3 and an operating element 4 are provided on the back surface of the case 2, as shown in FIG. Then, in this savings box 1, when a coin 5 is inserted into the coin insertion slot 3, the coin 5 rides on the coin delivery member 6a composed of the head of the doll 6. In this state, when the operator 4 is pushed downward, the coin delivery member 6a, the coin delivery member 7a composed of the pot on the stone 7, the coin delivery member 8a composed of the hand of the doll 8, the doll 9 A coin transfer member 9a composed of a pot held by a doll, a coin transfer member 10a composed of a hand of a doll 10, a coin transfer member 11a composed of a jar held by a doll 11, and a hand of a doll 12 The coin transfer member 12a is rocked to the left and right. Then, the coins 5 are sequentially passed to the coin transfer member 7a, the coin transfer member 8a, the coin transfer member 9a, the coin transfer member 10a, the coin transfer member 11a and the coin transfer member 12a, and the final coin transfer member 12a is used to transfer the coins. The coin 5 is thrown into the coin storing portion 13 in the shape of. After such a series of operations is completed, the operations of the coin delivery member 6a and the like stop. The coins 5 stored in the coin storage unit 13 can be discharged by removing the lid 2a of the case 2.

Next, the inside of the savings box 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3 (viewed from the back side), a spring (power source) 20 and the power generated by the elastic force of the spring 20 are transmitted to the coin transfer member 6a and the like in the piggy bank 1. A driving means 30 for driving the coin delivery member 6a and the like and a speed adjusting means 40 for controlling the operation speed of the coin delivery member 6a are provided.

The upper portion of the spring 20 is in the recess of the rack member 50 that operates in conjunction with the operating element 4, and the spring 20 is retracted by the lowering of the rack member 50.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 (viewed from above), the drive means 30 includes gears 30a, 30b, 30c, 30d, 30e, a swing lever 31, and gears 33a, 33b, 33c. , 33d, 33e, 35a, 35b. The gear 30a is a gear that meshes with the rack of the rack member 50, and the gear 30b is a gear that is rotatable integrally with the gear 30a. The gear 30c is a gear that meshes with the gear 30b, and the gear 30d is a gear that is rotatable integrally with the gear 30c. The gear 30e is a gear that meshes with the gear 30d. Here, the gears 30c and 30d can move around the gear 30e within a predetermined angle range. That is, the shafts of the gears 30c and 30d are supported by the elongated holes 32, and the shafts of the gears 30c and 30d are movable in the elongated holes 32. Then, when the rack member 50 descends and the gear 30a rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 3, the gears 30c and 30d move slightly around the gear 30e to prevent power transmission to the gear 30e.

The swing lever 31 has one arm engaged with an eccentric pin 36 that rotates integrally with the gear 30e, and the other arm engaged with an eccentric pin 37 that operates integrally with the gear 33a. ing. The rotation of the gear 30e causes the gear 33a to reciprocally rotate within a predetermined angle range.

The gear 33b meshes with the gear 33a, the gear 33c meshes with the gear 33b, the gear 33d meshes with the gear 33c, and the gear 33e meshes with the gear 33d. Here, the rearmost gear 33e is a sector gear. The gear 35a meshes with the gear 33a, and the gear 35b meshes with the gear 35a. The coin delivery members 6a, 7a, 8a, 9a, 10a, 11a, 12a are respectively attached to the shafts of the gears 35b, 35a, 33a, 33b, 33c, 33d, 33e forming part of the drive mechanism 30. The coin transfer members 6a, 7a, 8a, 9a, 10a, 11a, 12a are oscillated by reciprocating rotation of the gears 35b, 35a, 33a, 33b, 33c, 33d, 33e attached to each.

The speed adjusting means 40 is composed of a gear mechanism and a flywheel 41. The gear mechanism is composed of gears 40a, 40b, 40c, 40d, 40e and 40f. The gear 40a is a gear that rotates integrally with the gear 30e, the gear 40b is a gear that meshes with the gear 40a, and the gear 40c is a gear that rotates integrally with the gear 40b. The gear 40d is a gear that meshes with the gear 40c, the gear 40e is a gear that rotates integrally with the gear 40d, and the gear 40f is a gear that meshes with the gear 40e. Further, the flywheel 41 is provided coaxially with the final stage gear 40f and is configured so as to rotate integrally with the gear 40d.

Next, the operation of the savings box 1 will be described. When the coin 5 is inserted and the operating element 4 is lowered, the rack member 50 also lowers and the spring 20 retracts. At this time, the gear 30a rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 3, but the shafts of the gears 30c and 30d that form the drive mechanism 30 move in the elongated holes 32, and the power is transmitted to the coin transfer member 6a and the like. I can't touch it. Next, when the operator's hand 4 is released, the spring 20 tries to extend due to the elastic force, and the rack member 50 is lifted by the force. When the rack member 50 is lifted, the gear 30a that meshes with the rack rotates clockwise in FIG. 3, and the power thereof is transmitted to the coin delivery members 6a, 6a, 7a, 8a, 9a, 10a. , 11a, 12a swing, and the coin 5 is sequentially delivered and thrown into the coin storing portion 13.

According to the savings box 1 configured as described above, since the delivery of the coin 5 can be visually recognized from the outside, the delivery can be enjoyed by seeing it, and the desire to save the coin 5 is also increased.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to such embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

For example, in the above embodiment, the spring 20 was used as the power source, but a mainspring or a motor may be used as the power source. When a motor is used as a power source, a sensor for detecting the insertion of the coin 5 is provided, the motor is started for a certain period of time by detecting the insertion of the coin 5, and the coin 5 is also detected by storing the coin 5. The motor may be stopped when the storage of water is detected.

[0023]

[Effect of device]

 According to the present invention, in a savings box having a coin slot and a coin storage section located lower than the coin slot, the coin slot and the coin storage section are laterally separated from each other. A plurality of coin transfer members that can be visually recognized from the outside are provided from below the coin slot to the vicinity of the coin storage section, and the coins inserted from the coin slot are the coins. Since it is configured to be transferred between the transfer members and conveyed to the coin storing section, the transfer of coins can be visually recognized from the outside and the transfer can be enjoyed.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a piggy bank according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the front side.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view seen from the back surface of the savings box.

FIG. 3 is a view of the inside of the piggy bank viewed from the back side.

FIG. 4 is a view of the inside of the piggy bank seen from above.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Savings Box 3 Coin Slot 5 Coins 6a, 7a, 8a, 9a, 10a, 11a, 12a Coin Delivery Member

Claims (4)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A savings box having a coin slot and a coin storage section located lower than the coin slot, wherein the coin slot and the coin storage section are provided laterally separated from each other. A plurality of coin delivery members that can be visually recognized from the outside are provided from below the coin insertion slot to the vicinity of the coin storage section, and coins inserted from the coin insertion slot are between the plurality of coin delivery members. And a coin storage unit configured to be transferred to the coin storage unit while being transferred. 2. The plurality of coin delivery members are configured to be operable at least every other coin delivery member, and the swingable coin delivery member receives coins from the coin insertion slot or the coin delivery member located at the preceding stage. ,And,
2. The piggy bank according to claim 1, wherein coins are delivered to the coin delivering member or the coin storing unit in the next stage. 3. An operating element, a power source activated by the operation of the operating element, and a drive mechanism for transmitting power from the power source to the operable coin delivery member to operate the coin delivery member. The savings box according to claim 2, further comprising: 4. The piggy bank according to claim 3, wherein the drive mechanism comprises a gear mechanism.